[Libs-Or] Fwd: [REFORMANET] FW: Call for Applications to the IFLA Journal Editorial Committee

Tue Sep 27 07:53:06 PDT 2016

FYI

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From: Zhang, Shali <shali.zhang at mso.umt.edu>
Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Subject: [REFORMANET] FW: Call for Applications to the IFLA Journal
Editorial Committee
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FYI.

An opportunity on IFLA.

Shali Zhang

__________________________________

Shali Zhang, Ph.D.

Dean of Libraries and Professor

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library

University of Montana

32 Campus Drive

Missoula, MT 59812-9936

Phone: (406) 243-6800

E-mail:  shali.zhang at mso.umt.edu

*From:* IFLA Webmaster Team [mailto:webmaster at ifla.org]
*Sent:* Tuesday, September 27, 2016 1:25 AM
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*Subject:* [IFLA-L] Call for Applications to the IFLA Journal Editorial
Committee

[image: IFLA Journal]*The IFLA Professional Committee is calling for up to
two members to join the IFLA Journal Editorial Committee, for a term of
four years (renewable once) from 2016-2020. *
IFLA Journal

IFLA Journal <http://www.ifla.org/publications/ifla-journal> is an
international peer-reviewed journal, publishing research-based articles
that impact and enrich professional practice. The articles focus on key
topics such as the role of information in society, developing inclusive
services, supporting economic development, increasing access to knowledge
and engagement in policies that impact libraries and citizens worldwide.
Its new Editor, Steve Witt, has introduced a regular special issue that
explores a topic in-depth, engaging with researchers and professionals from
a wide range of fields and disciplines.  IFLA Journal is published
quarterly.  Articles are normally published in English, with abstracts
translated into IFLA’s other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French,
German, Russian and Spanish).

The IFLA Journal Editorial Committee is appointed by and reports to
the Professional
Committee <http://www.ifla.org/professional-committee>.  It manages the
editorial direction of the IFLA Journal and ensures its quality, actively
participating in the review process.
Roles and responsibilities of the Editorial Committee

   - Provide advice to the Professional Committee on all matters relating
   to the editorial direction of the IFLA Journal;
   - Act as panel of peer reviewers for submitted papers and also assist in
   creating a list of other experts who will undertake review;
   - Monitor the quality of submissions and propose measures for
   improvement;
   - Provide detailed constructive editorial review to authors of submitted
   papers;
   - Identify themes for the Journal in key areas of IFLA’s strategy and
   work;
   - Provide advice to the Professional Committee, as needed.

For more information about the role and duties of the Editorial Committee,
see the Terms of Reference
<http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/publications/ifla-journal/ifla-journal-editorial-commitee-terms-of-reference_2.pdf>.

Member expertise

Members of the Editorial Committee are appointed on the basis of the
following expertise:

   - Practical experience of the peer review process, with the capacity to
   review critically the research method, impact and novelty of the papers
   being presented for review;
   - Familiarity with research methodologies in the field of library and
   information science;
   - Experience with editing and/or publishing in a peer-reviewed
   publication;
   - High level of competence of working in the English language.
   Knowledge of one of the other languages of IFLA (Arabic, Chinese, French,
   German, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Application process

To apply for a position as a reviewer and member of the Editorial
Committee, please complete the application form
<http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/publications/ifla-journal/ifla-journal-editorial-commitee-call-for-nominations-2016.docx>
[MS Word].

*The call is open to all Members of IFLA.*
Key dates

   - *27 September 2016*: Applications open
   - *31 October 2016*: Call for applications close
   - *14 November 2016*: Applicants will be informed of the outcome after
   this date. The appointed members will take up their position immediately
   upon notification.

Submit applications and all enquiries to Jerry W. Mansfield, Chair, IFLA
Journal Editorial Committee at jmansfield at crs.loc.gov.

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SOURCE: www.ifla.org/node/10885

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